The Unfortunate Englishman, Lawton - B

                                  For any Englishman writing a spy novel, the first, and only, relevant possible comparison is LeCarre. And truth be told, this author made me think that way, as have a reviewer or two. The first book in this series was set in Berlin mostly in the late 40's. In this one, the storyline revolves around the 1961 building of the Berlin Wall. Our MI-6 man, Joe Holderness, manages and pulls off a prisoner trade with the Soviets on the bridge to the American sector.  His efforts are rewarded because the Russian general he deals with used to be his partner in the late 40's blackmarket. The author is an experienced and successful writer. This book is a few years old and the 3rd in the series is out. Likely next read.